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Kumquat vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between kumquat and chocolate cake

  • Kumquat has more vitamin C and fiber; however, chocolate cake is richer in choline, selenium, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Kumquat covers your daily vitamin C needs 49% more than chocolate cake.
  • Chocolate cake has 4 times less fiber than kumquat. Kumquat has 6.5g of fiber, while chocolate cake has 1.6g.
  • Kumquat contains less sodium.
  • Kumquat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kumquat is 67, while the glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Kumquats, raw and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 19% 16% 32% 32% 4.6% 8.1% 1.3% 18% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more IronIron +87.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +305.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +457.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +107.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Calcium ~60mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 146% 5% 3% 0% 9.3% 21% 8% 12% 8.3% 0% 0% 13% 4.6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +21850%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +1428.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +231.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +181.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1655.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +235.8%
Contains more OtherOther +252.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 36% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.171 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3821.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1514.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kumquat Chocolate cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Chocolate cake DV% diff.
Vitamin C 43.9mg 0.2mg 49%
Saturated fat 0.103g 5.43g 24%
Fats 0.86g 15.1g 22%
Choline 8.4mg 128.4mg 22%
Selenium 0µg 11.9µg 22%
Fiber 6.5g 1.6g 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 2.761g 17%
Calories 71kcal 371kcal 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 6.039g 15%
Carbs 15.9g 53.4g 13%
Sodium 10mg 315mg 13%
Phosphorus 19mg 106mg 12%
Copper 0.095mg 0.207mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.213mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.141mg 9%
Iron 0.86mg 1.61mg 9%
Protein 1.88g 5.3g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Manganese 0.135mg 0.28mg 6%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.69mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 1.137mg 4%
Magnesium 20mg 32mg 3%
Folate 17µg 27µg 3%
Vitamin A 15µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.304mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Potassium 186mg 140mg 1%
Net carbs 9.4g 51.8g N/A
Calcium 62mg 60mg 0%
Sugar 9.36g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.041mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Chocolate cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Kumquat
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.327g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/nutrients
  2. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.